Legal Assistant

LHH; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Commuter benefits

Wellness plans

Paid time off

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a legal assistant for a reputable law firm with a strong Top Workplace reputation. The role supports attorneys primarily in litigation, with flexibility for related fields.

Responsibilities include document prep, calendar management, e-filing, dictation transcription, and client communications. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, 2+ years in a law firm, and strong MS Office/Adobe skills.

Qualifications

• Prior law firm experience 2+ years preferred.
• Strong typing 50+ WPM
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe
• Experience with electronic court filings preferred
• Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and maintain confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of legal documents and client correspondence
• Assist with expense reports, time entry, mailings and other admin duties
• Open and close new matters
• Manage attorneys calendars and schedule depositions/hearings/meetings
• Transcription of dictation
• Manage case and client files electronically
• e-Filing with various courts
• Coordinate conference rooms for meetings and calls
• Answer phones and direct messages appropriately
• Provide administrative support to lawyer
• Handle communications with clients
• Locate and develop case relevant information

Skills

Typing 50 WPM

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a legal assistant for a highly reputable law firm that has been recognized year after year as a Top Workplace! This role would support attorneys that mainly practice litigation work, however the firm will consider applicants with experience in other types of related law fields including civil lit, plaintiff or defense experience as well.

• This firm offers exceptional benefits, upward growth and competitive compensation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of various legal documents and client correspondence
• Assist with expense reports, attorney time entry, mailings and other administrative duties
• Open and close new matters
• Manage attorneys calendars and assist with scheduling depositions, hearings, meetings, etc.
• Transcription of dictation
• Mange case and client files electronically
• e-Filing with various courts
• Coordinate conference rooms for meetings and calls
• Answer phones and direct messages appropriately

Qualifications

• Prior law firm experience 2+ years is preferred in as a legal assistant
• Tech skill and proficient with Microsoft Office and Adobe
• Strong typing skills of at least 50+ WPM
• Prior experience with electronic court filings is preferred
• Knowledge of legal terminology and state and federal procedures
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong communication written and verbal
• Ability to multi-task and have high attention to detail and confidentiality

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

• Full-time employment benefits include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and reimbursement and retirement programs. Available paid leave may include paid time off, parental and holiday pay.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to lawyer
• Handle communication with clients
• Locate and develop case relevant information

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Experience in legal assistance
• Familiarity with law, legal procedures, and protocols